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Colonial Williamsburg, America's largest and oldest outdoor living history
museum, is well known for its preservation of 18th-century trades. This
winter, visitors will be able to learn --in one-on-one and small group
settings-- producation techniques in 18th-century basketmaking,
cabinetmaking, leatherwork and millinery, from the people who keep these
trades alive in the 20th century.
All historic trades classes require advance registration and are offered on
a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list of three people will be
kept for each class. Registrants who are on a waiting list, but not
admitted to the class will be notified.
To register for classes, call Diane Hudgins in Colonial Williamsburg's
Presentations, Tours and Historic Trades Department, at (804) 220-7108. All
registrants will be sent a letter welcoming them to the class and providing
information about class location, needed materials, etc.
The classes are:
Basketmaking
Students will study and construct baskets using hand-split oak splints in
the tradition of the 18th century. Baskets for general and specific uses
will be discussed.
Instructors: Roy and Neal Black, Rural Trades staff
Class size: 6 students
Dates: February 9-10, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuition: $175 per student. No additional supplies or fees are required.
Cabinetmaking - Joinery
Students will learn how to fine-tune, sharpen and use hand planes, chisels
and other tools --basic techniques for any furniture or woodworking
activity. Instruction will include the diagnosis and redemption of old
tools, traditional stock preparation, basic joinery and the construction and
use of shop jigs helpful to hand work.
Instructor: Kaare Loftheim, Journeyman, Anthony Hay Shop
Class Size: 8 students
Dates: February 24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-5:30 p.m. and
7:00-9:00 p.m., and February 25, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $272 per student, which includes Saturday lunch with
instructor.
Students must supply their own hand planes, chisels
and other tools as listed in the course description.
Leatherwork
The student will have an opportunity to work in the Harness Shop in front of
the public, in costume, as a typical apprentice of the 18th century.
Instructor: Jim Kladder, Journeyman, Harness Shop
Class Size: 1 student, independent study
Dates: One week, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during January,
February or March, by mutual agreement between student
and instructor.
Tuition: $600 per student
All materials and tools will be provided and student will
be loaned colonial costume for the week.
Millinery
Students will complete an 18th-century child's christening gown in silk
satin and taffeta using a range of construction techniques appropriate to
the period. The manufacture of the gown will combine with discussions of
handsewing and children's clothing design. This particular gown can be worn
alone or over a family gown appropriate to such an occasion.
Instructors: Millinery staff, Margaret Hunter Shop
Class Size: 8 students
Dates: Four weeks: February 13, 20, 27 and March 5 from
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuition: $200 per student
Students must furnish scissors and pins. All other
materials will be supplied.
Respectfully submitted,
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* Liz Ackert ([log in to unmask]) *
* Public Services Librarian *
* Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library *
* 415 North Boundary Street / P.O. Box 1776 *
* Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776 *
* (804) 220-7419 Fax 221-8902 *
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* "That the future may learn from the past" *
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